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"Mohammed Shami Saab, Bahut Ho Gaya...": India Great's Blunt Advice To Beat Australia In CT 2025 Semi-Final

If there is one clash that Indian cricket fans truly look forward, apart from Pakistan match, is a game against Australia. Both India and Australia have two of the most dominant sides in the last few years. The Border Gavaskar Trophy between the two sides matches viewership of even the biggest sporting events and whenever the two sides face off in the shorter formats, the interest is unprecedented. The time has come again for another India vs Australia classic, this time at the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.

Alcaraz guns for Indian Wells three-peat as Sinner serves ban

INDIAN WELLS, California : Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is the hot favourite to complete a rare Indian Wells three-peat while Poland's Iga Swiatek will look to become the only woman to win the tournament three times when the main draw gets underway on Wednesday in the California desert.

"Never Satisfied With...": Sunil Gavaskar Showers Praises As Virat Kohli Plays 300th ODI

Star batter Virat Kohli broke numerous records when he entered the field on Sunday during India's last group stage match of Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai. The match marked Kohli's 300th appearance in ODI cricket for India. With this, he became the seventh Indian to achieve this. Apart from this, Kohli also became the first player to appear in 300 ODIs, having already played at least 100 Tests and 100 T20Is. As Kohli played his historic game, former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lavished praises on him.

Rishabh Pant Nominated For Laureus World Comeback Of The Year Award

Indian cricket team's swashbuckling batter-keeper, who returned to action after surviving a horrific car accident in December 2022, has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2025 in the comeback of the year category. The awards ceremony will take place in Madrid on April 21. Pant suffered the near-fatal car accident on December 30, 2022 while driving from Delhi to his hometown Roorkee.

Ex-Pakistan Star's Brutal 'Even The Terrace Will Fall If They Stand On It ' Dig At Mohammad Rizwan And Co

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has launched a scathing attack on the Mohammad Rizwan-led side after its early exit from the Champions Trophy. With zero wins in the bag, Pakistan failed to qualify for the Champions Trophy semi-finals after losing to New Zealand and India, while their final group game was washed out in Rawalpindi. Akmal blamed the lack of balance in the Pakistan squad as the reason behind the hosts early exit from the tournament. Even the show of the hosts lashed out at the selectors, saying that Pakistan's fate was decided the same their squad was announced.

'Damaging Country's Image': Rohit Sharma's Childhood Coach Blasts Shama Mohamed Over 'Fat-Shaming' Row

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad said making fat-shaming comments on the Indian captain "damages the image of the country". The uproar follows after Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made a distasteful remark during India's Champions Trophy final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Congress spokesperson took to X to blatantly call the Indian skipper "fat". “Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” Shama wrote in a post on X which she later deleted following a backlash.

New Zealand Will Lean On Tri-Series Win To Beat South Africa In Champions Trophy Semifinal

Senior batter Tom Latham said New Zealand will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday. New Zealand lost to India by 44 runs in their final Group A match here on Sunday but Latham said it would have no bearing on the semifinal. Recently, New Zealand successfully chased 305 against South Africa in Lahore and then went on to win the tri-series, beating Pakistan in the final, and Latham feels those experiences will hold them in good stead on Wednesday.

'Expecting Some Nervy Times": Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semifinals vs Australia

After securing a comprehensive 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match in Dubai, India is set to face Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma, addressing the media in the pre-match press conference, acknowledged Australia's strong history in ICC knockouts but emphasized that his team's focus remains on executing their plans effectively. When asked whether facing Australia in the semifinal adds 'extra motivation, given the Men in Blue's heartbreaking defeat to the same opponents in the 2023 World Cup final, Rohit dismissed any external factors influencing India's approach.

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"Mohammed Shami Saab, Bahut Ho Gaya...": India Great's Blunt Advice To Beat Australia In CT 2025 Semi-Final

Alcaraz guns for Indian Wells three-peat as Sinner serves ban

"Never Satisfied With...": Sunil Gavaskar Showers Praises As Virat Kohli Plays 300th ODI

Rishabh Pant Nominated For Laureus World Comeback Of The Year Award

Ex-Pakistan Star's Brutal 'Even The Terrace Will Fall If They Stand On It ' Dig At Mohammad Rizwan And Co

'Damaging Country's Image': Rohit Sharma's Childhood Coach Blasts Shama Mohamed Over 'Fat-Shaming' Row

New Zealand Will Lean On Tri-Series Win To Beat South Africa In Champions Trophy Semifinal

'Expecting Some Nervy Times": Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semifinals vs Australia